Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Greek Recipes. (Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) Recipe). Greek rice pudding is simple, comforting, and delicious. Some people in Greece make it with eggs, but my aunt prefers without. Best enjoyed cold - if you can wait that long!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water

½ cup uncooked short-grain white rice

2 cups whole milk

4 tablespoons white sugar

½ cup whole milk

4 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

or more to taste

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Yemista)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered very slowly stirring occasionally until most of the water has been absorbed and rice is soft about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Pour 2 cups milk and sugar into the saucepan and increase heat to high.

Step 3

Meanwhile stir together 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch in a bowl.

Step 4

Once rice-milk mixture is boiling add cornstarch mixture and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Ladle rice pudding into individual serving dishes and sprinkle with cinnamon. Allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until well chilled at least 4 hours.

Nutritional Information

Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 175.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.4g 9%

Carbohydrates: 31.2g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 13.1g

Fat: 3.4g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 10%

Cholesterol: 10.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 104IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Folate: 43.6mcg 11%

Calcium: 119mg 12%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 15.1mg 5%

Potassium: 160.6mg 5%

Sodium: 43.8mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 30.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.